Breaking loose? Russia flexes muscles as US moves in

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Russia has accused the U.S. of seeking to impose its will upon the world though an almost uncontrolled, hyper use of force in international relations, and has threatened to withdraw from the Intermediate Nuclear Forces. However, despite increased defence spending, Russia is finding difficult to maintain its existing nuclear forces and substantive nuclear rearmament will be at the expense of conventional programmes.

International politics, National Security, Russia, Defense Administration & Finance, International aspects, Military aspects, Military policy, Russian foreign relations, Defense spending, Defence spending

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Baltic states tempting target for crime syndicates

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The three Baltic accession states, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are riddled with organized crime, which have an impact on political relations and inward investment. The fight against the organized crime in the region will depend on progress in reducing the demand for drugs in Western Europe and combat the entrenched mafia in Russia.

Public affairs, Police Protection, Organized Crime, Social aspects, Control, Drug traffic, Drug dealing

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Canada: soft target for crime

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Both the Canadian and US governments are becoming increasingly concerned about rising crime rate in Canada. Of particular concern, are drug smuggling and the potential for terrorism.

Canada, Crime, Canadian foreign relations

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